Ca. 1730 -Georgian Squat Baluster - 燭台 - Brass





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An antique brass Georgian-era candlestick dating circa 1730, 14.5 cm tall with a 10 × 10 cm base, weighing 555 g, in excellent condition with a historic patina.
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Rare 18th Century Brass Candlestick - Antique Georgian Squat Baluster Candle Holder with Ejector Hole, Circa 1730
Add a touch of early 18th-century history to your home with this beautiful, heavy-cast brass socket candlestick.
Dating to the early Georgian era, this piece features a classic octagonal faceted base and a lovely "squat" baluster silhouette that brings instant warmth and character to a mantle, dining table, or bookshelf.
This piece features fantastic historical details: a side candle-stub ejector hole on the socket and a traditional lead-poured core plug underneath—hallmarks of genuine period casting techniques.
Weighing over half a kilogram, it feels remarkably solid and substantial in the hand.
Era: Early 18th Century (c. 1715-1740) United Kingdom.
Dimensions: 14.5 cm tall; 10x10 cm base
Weight: 555g
Condition: Beautifully preserved antique condition with a gorgeous historic patina. Cleaned gently but left unpolished to preserve its aged character.
Perfect for collectors of early metalware or anyone looking for a genuine piece of history.
Seller's Story
Rare 18th Century Brass Candlestick - Antique Georgian Squat Baluster Candle Holder with Ejector Hole, Circa 1730
Add a touch of early 18th-century history to your home with this beautiful, heavy-cast brass socket candlestick.
Dating to the early Georgian era, this piece features a classic octagonal faceted base and a lovely "squat" baluster silhouette that brings instant warmth and character to a mantle, dining table, or bookshelf.
This piece features fantastic historical details: a side candle-stub ejector hole on the socket and a traditional lead-poured core plug underneath—hallmarks of genuine period casting techniques.
Weighing over half a kilogram, it feels remarkably solid and substantial in the hand.
Era: Early 18th Century (c. 1715-1740) United Kingdom.
Dimensions: 14.5 cm tall; 10x10 cm base
Weight: 555g
Condition: Beautifully preserved antique condition with a gorgeous historic patina. Cleaned gently but left unpolished to preserve its aged character.
Perfect for collectors of early metalware or anyone looking for a genuine piece of history.

